Orchid Island Realty Appoints Mike Hickey as Managing Broker

VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Orchid Island Realty Appoints Mike Hickey as Managing Broker

VERO BEACH, Fla., September 17, 2026 — Orchid Island Realty has expanded its on-site real estate team with the addition of longtime Vero Beach real estate professional Mike Hickey as Managing Broker. Mike works alongside Broker Associate Amanda Hope and Sales Associate Marci Arnold, strengthening an established team with additional brokerage leadership, local market expertise and resources for Orchid Island members, buyers and sellers.

Mike brings extensive residential real estate experience in Vero Beach and Indian River County, including the past six years as Broker/Owner of M&M Realty. His addition has further strengthened Orchid Island Realty’s depth of experience in the local market while complementing Hope and Arnold’s established knowledge of Orchid Island and its membership.

“The addition of Mike marks an exciting next step for Orchid Island Realty,” said Robert Tench, General Manager/COO of The Orchid Island Club. “Amanda and Marci have built tremendous knowledge and trusted relationships within the Orchid Island community, and Mike brings another dimension of local market experience and brokerage leadership. Together, this expanded team gives our members, buyers and sellers an even greater depth of experience and service.”

The expanded Orchid Island Realty team brings together complementary strengths. Mike contributes broad Vero Beach and Indian River County market experience and brokerage leadership, while Hope and Arnold bring established real estate expertise, longstanding relationships and deep familiarity with the Orchid Island community. Together, the team offers a highly informed, relationship-driven approach to serving members while connecting Orchid Island with the broader luxury real estate market.

Mike’s professional background spans residential real estate, brokerage leadership, marketing, business development, technology and data analytics. He holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation with Million Dollar GUILD™ recognition, as well as the Graduate, REALTOR^® Institute (GRI) and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR^®) designations. His combination of professional credentials, local market experience and brokerage leadership gives him a broad perspective on both client service and today’s evolving luxury real estate market.

With Mike now serving as Managing Broker, Orchid Island Realty continues to build on its commitment to providing members, buyers and sellers with knowledgeable, highly personalized service backed by a team that understands both the unique character of the Orchid Island community and the dynamics of the surrounding market.

For more information about Orchid Island Realty and current listings, visit www.OrchidIslandFL.com or call 772-388-3888.

Elizabeth Kelley Grace
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